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Having problems with your Casio Exilim EX-S500 Digital Camera ?

Compact digital camera lens assembly jammed after dropping

\015 Dropped a Casio Exilim EX-S500, and the lens assembly is now stuck open (extended) and slightly crooked (downward). Repair is more than the camera, and maybe unsuccessful. Should I just try to pry it back?\015

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I worked as service engineer on life support equipment for 15 years but alas my cannon g10 with above symptoms didnt make it back together .... never start without a manual to assit you ....adrian

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